Foundation Skills for Data Analysts

Date:

01/10/2014

Organised by:

University of Manchester

Presenter:

Laurence Lessard-Phillips

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Dr Jackie Carter, 01612750272, j.carter@manchester.ac.uk

Map:

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Venue:

Humanities Bridgeford Street, Manchester

Description:

Foundation Skills for Data Analysts

Prerequisites

No previous experience of data analysis is assumed, however participants should be familiar with working in the Windows environment.

The course is designed for those without previous experience of working with individual level survey data. It provides a good foundation for those wanting to go on and develop skills in exploratory and more advanced analysis of survey datasets including as preparation for Introduction to Data Analysis 1 and Introduction to Data Analysis 2.

Outline

This is a foundation course for participants with no previous experience in statistics or statistical analysis software. It will introduce key concepts such as: cases, variables, values and levels of measurement.

A component of the course is the use of SPSS in hands-on sessions. By the end of the day, participants will be able to open a data file, to do basic manipulations to the data, to produce descriptive statistics, one and two way tables and simple graphs.

This course will provide participants with the appropriate background to progress to other CMIst courses, particularly Introduction to Data Analysis 1 and Introduction to Data Analysis 2.

Cost:

£195 (£140 for those from educational and charitable institutions).

Website and registration:

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Survey and Questionnaire Design

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